CHANGING LIVES,
ONE RIDER AT A TIME
I want to share with you that I came away from your clinic in Klamath a more confident woman in my skills as a horseman, not arrogant but confident. I was able to transfer what I was feeling from my young horse to my competition mare. And boy is my mare happier! Basically, all that I have done is to be more patient in my whole run but mostly in my turns. I am trying to let her give what she has instead of demanding it. She is faster and much quieter at the gate! THANK YOU!
–Laura Morrison, Grants Pass, Oregon
I would just like to thank you and your team for all the effort and understanding you put into teaching both me and my horse at your clinic. The time you spent with each rider and the knowledge you instilled in me over the course of two and half days is something I will remember for the rest of my life. You truly have impacted and encouraged me to dream big and never give up!
–Crystal Smyth and San Peppys on Fire (formerly known as Jack), Woodland, California
Thank you for joining us for the Massachusetts Equine Affaire. It was a pleasure to feature you. Your presentations were great. Many attendees commented that your clinics were a highlight as you balanced education with pure professionalism. Thank you again. I look forward to working with you at future events.
–Coagi Long, Educational Program Manager, Equine Affaire
Thank you for your Chin Up, Eyes Forward message. I really took this to heart tonight when I read it. I am again undergoing chemo for a different type of cancer than the first type that took me away from my horses and barrel racing. I have attempted to get two solid barrel horses ready for competition and sometimes my family tells me I get too focused and forget that the most important thing in life is my family. My oldest daughter is now involved in 4-H Rodeo and it's not all about me anymore. Sometimes I feel God puts me in this situation for a wake-up call. It is my time to be patient, let her have her time, and be supportive of her and the rest of my family. Cancer has helped me get my priorities in place and has given me something else to be competitive in, and that is life. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you at the Eastern Classic this year. You have always been a huge inspiration to me and my family.
–Kristi Whitehead, Lennox, South Dakota
I am not a barrel racer, but I discovered your book and fell in love with your way of competing and training a horse. My dream is to train in the USA and be a barrel racer. I admire you a lot! With hard work and dedication, I know I'll meet my goal!
–Marianna Salles, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I am excited to share with you results of newfound training techniques learned during the clinic I recently attended at Black Hawk College. The application has been a revolution for my horses. Though they were confused at first, when I attempted to ride them deeper into the turn, they have now refocused their attention on me and not the pattern. Their turns are smoother and my performance is more efficient and balanced.
I have spent a lot of time explaining and demonstrating your training methods to the people who ride with me on the ranch where I keep my horses. The younger riders are having an easier time adapting to the modifications. Everybody saw a big change for the better in my riding. My posture, seat, and hands are getting better with each ride. People who know me have been impressed with my improvements. For me and my horses, a big light has come on and we are calmer and happier! It has been an answer to my prayers to know you!
–Cristiane Souza, San Paulo, Brazil